New CMS guidance allows the use of video chat software like FaceTime and Skype to conduct visits.

The American Academy of Dermatology released new guidance for dermatologists amid the COVID-19 crisis including an update on teledermatology and reimbursement codes.

The guidance includes:

• March 19th AAD President’s Message:  Telemedicine: What you need to know as Medicare, other payers ease rules to combat COVID-19
• March 19th AAD News Release:  American Academy of Dermatology’s hand washing tips amid COVID-19 (a message for the public)
• March 18th AAD President’s Message:  The AADA’s COVID-19 AD Hoc Task Force
• March 15th AAD President’s Message:  Managing your practice through the COVID-19 outbreak